Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is a 2003 animated film that bridges the musical, science fiction, and anime genres. The film serves as a visual companion to Discovery, the second studio album by Daft Punk. Interstella 5555 tells the story of the abduction and rescue of an interstellar pop band. The film was produced by Toei Animation, directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi and supervised by Leiji Matsumoto. The film has no dialogue and minimal sound effects.